Year of 1911 Seen as Landmark in Democracys Rise
A retrospective essay notes 1911 as a year of global upheaval toward democracy with Diaz’s fall in Mexico and reforms in many states. It praises philanthropy and civic spirit at home while criticizing the Republican party’s weakness and endorsing Roosevelt as a potential leader for 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Neares
Mexico
Supreme Court
Russia
Canada
Diaz
Republic
Haly
Turkey
Persia
France
Germany
Europe
Ohio progressives unite to oppose Taft renomination
Ohio anti Taft Republicans form a convention and resolutions to defeat Taft and nominate a progressive. They do not commit to La Follette but endorse progressives of Roosevelt or other candidates. The split Missouri delegates may hinder Taft and energize reform efforts in coming weeks.
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Taft
Republican Party
Ohio
Labollette
Palt
Robert AM. LaFollette
Theodore Roosevelt
LaFollette
Gifford Pinechot
James R. Garfield
Watt
la- Follette
Roosevelt
Pinchot
Garfield
William Howard Taft
Buckeye
Harmon
Roosevelt Or Taft Rivalry Drives 1912 Campaign Talk
The piece notes persistent talk of Roosevelt as a preferred leader over Taft among patriots and reactionaries, arguing that supporters would rather win with Roosevelt than lose with Taft as the 1912 campaign momentum shifts.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Retiring Allen County Treasurer Scheiman Praised For Service
The four year tenure of Allen County treasurer Mier Scheiman ends as he retires to private life. He is commended for an exceptionally efficient, strictly business system and high diligence in collecting delinquent taxes, yielding substantial treasury returns and broad public approval.
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Mier
Allen Comety
Willian He. Scheiman
Allen County
Mgr. Scheiman
Indiana
Sehetman
Scheiman
al. Seheman
Hau Etiice
Start the New Year Right and Make a Fresh Begin
A persuasive brief urges readers to start the year with resolutions and a fresh page. It promises balance in material and personal happiness, claiming commitment will ease efforts and increase enjoyment throughout the year.
A Happy New Year Greeting From The Sentinel And Political Rumble
The Sentinel offers season greetings and expresses hope for health and prosperity in the new year. It notes Ohio political strife between Taft supporters and rivals, with progressive conventions aiming to block Harmon, signaling a rising wave of populist sentiment and calls for citizen empowerment.
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The
Sentinel
Te Sentinel
China Names New York as First January Capital
China’s new president proclaims the establishment of the Chinese New York on January 1, signaling a symbolic move. The statement suggests little practical aid for the republic, though officials promise help where it matters most.
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China
New York
New Republic
Roy Is Dead Slayer At Large In Fort Wayne Stabbing
Charles Roy dies from a stabbing after a pool room dispute in Fort Wayne. A self described Italian assailant fled and remains at large as officers seek him. Roy, 42, a ranch hand, died after a hospital stay. survived by parents Mr and Mrs Navier Roy and several siblings across Fort Wayne and nearby towns. Remaining arrangements expected to move the body to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Wallac
Charles Row
Fort Wayne
Roy
Aml Roy
Walk Walk
Ron
West
Navier Roy
Chestnut Avenes
Emil
Louis
Joseph
Frank
Theodore Roy
Fama Lefever
Columbia City
Albert Prininger
Toledo
Isabella and
Mary Roy
Fort Wiarone
Mrs Christine Beckster Dies In Fort Wayne At 69
Mrs Christine Beckster wife of John Beckstein longtime Fort Wayne resident died Tuesday morning at 9 at the family home 832 Lake avenue age 69 from paralysis after a three month illness She was born in Hesse Cassel Germany came to Fort Wayne forty four years ago and lived here continuously She was a Salem Reformed church member and active in church life She is survived by her husband and an adopted daughter Mrs Fred Koenig
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Christine Beckster
John Beckstein
Fort Warne
Lake Avenue
Hesse Cassel
Germany
Fort Wayne
Salem Reformed Church
Mrs Hardesty of West Unity dies after operation
Mrs Charles Hardesty of West Unity died this morning at Dutheran hospital after an operation. A sister, Mrs Charles Hankind of 808 Grace Avenue, is listed among the deceased's relatives.
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Charles Hardesty
West Unity
Dutheran Hospital
Charles Hankind
Grace Avenue
Death of Benjamin Ackeneoid at County Infirmary
Benjamin Ackeneoid aged 78 died Saturday at the county infirmary where he had resided as a patient since December 29 1904.
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Benjamin Ackeneoid
Logansport Lad Shot in Hunting Accident
Claude Neff, 16, was accidentally shot by Arthur Hammond during a rabbit hunting outing. The shotgun blast at about fifteen feet penetrated the abdomen. his condition was not yet known.
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Logansport
Ind
Claude Neff
Arthur Hammond
Hammond
Pioneer Farmer Called Away in Allen county
Martin WV Metcalf a pioneer resident of Allen county died Thursday at 8 oclock at Lutheran hospital after four days illness at age 81. He was born in Ashland county Ohio and moved to Perry township as a child. He retired four months ago and lived with his son W C Metcalf at 427 Wildwood avenue Fort Wayne. He served on the county council from 1896 to 1910 and helped raise Brice H T and Trip Crandall after his brother Dr S C Metcalf died. His wife Mary Daly Metcalf preceded him. Surviving: son W C Metcalf of Fort Wayne. Funeral services Friday at 10 oclock at Hantertown cemetery chapel.
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Martin WV. Metcalf
Allen County
Otlock
Ashland County
Perry Township
Fort Wayne
W. (. Metcalf
Wildwood Avenue
8. C. Metcalf
Brice HT
Trlip
Crandall
Mary Daly
Ist
W.C. Metcalf
Orlook
Hantertown Cemetery
Mrs. Clara B. Goheen Rites Set At Eel River Church
Mrs. Clara B. Goheen died at Wa omo dath eran hospital after gallstone surgery. She was 42 years old and had lived in Lake Township Allen County all her life. Survived by husband Perry Goheen three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. from the residence then 11 a.m. at Eel River Baptist church with Rev. Saunders officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Goheen
Alfred Sterling
Sedalia
Josiah Sterling
Ingesville
John G. Sterling
Hoagland
Ind
Sam Stophiet
Kansas City
A. W. Medsger
Fort Wayne
Klacin & Melchings
Eel River Baptist Church
Rev. Saunders
Churubusco Baptist Church
Widow of Fort Wayne fire chief dies after two years illness
Mrs Veronica Vogel 98 years old died Tuesday night at 8 25 at her daughter Mrs Charles E Moellering 414 Montgomery street Death followed a two year illness She was born in Fort Wayne September 23 1846 long time resident and Trinity English Lutheran church member Survived by one daughter three sisters and one brother Three grandchildren Funeral services Friday at 2 pm from the residence Interment Lindenwood cemetery
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Veronica Vogel
Frank B. Vogel
Fort Wayne
Charles E. Moellering
Montgomery Street
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Moellering
Charles Bickoff
John Bostick
Addison Giles
Rink Mergel
Art Wayne
Lindenwood Cemetery
Mrs Amanda Longeborne Dies After Two Week Illness
Mrs Amanda Ellen Longeborne aged 49 died Saturday evening at 6 10 at the family residence 1430 Cliffton avenue. Cause of death tuberculosis following a illness of only two weeks. Born January 15 1862 she came to Fort Wayne.
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Amanda Ellen Longeborne
Cliffton Avenue
Fort Wayna
Rev J F Vichert Called to Old Rhode Island Church
Providence reports First Baptist Church has invited Rev J F Vichert of Fort Wayne Ind to become pastor, succeeding Rev Hirjah A Hanly. Vichert’s potential move shocks his Fort Wayne congregation. he is highly popular and the Providence church is a historic, large body led by Roger Williams’ legacy.
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J. F. Vichert
OLD
Rhode Island Church
Fort Wayne
Providence
R. L
First Baptist Church
Ind
Hirjah A. Hanly
Franklin
Mr. Vichert
Indianapolis
Providence Church
America
Roger Williams
Th. Hanly
R. I
Obituary notice for Mrs. Gillum with survivor list and services
The deceased, a Church of God member, is survived by her husband Benjamin N. Longeborne of Fort Wayne Electric Works, a son Harry C. Longebone, and numerous brothers and sisters in Indiana and Michigan. Brien funeral services were held Monday at 6:30 pm at the residence and the body was shipped to Portland for interment.
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Benjamin N. Longeborne
Fort Wayne
Gillum
Vicksburg
Mieh
Benjamin Gillum
Portland
Church of God
Brien
Mrs Sweeney Dies at 5 From Diapsical Complications
Mrs Johanna Sweeney aged five years died Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock at her son Ed Sweeney’s home 237 East Butler Fort Wayne from diapsical complications. Born in County Cork Ireland on Christmas day 1840s she came to the United States in 1850 to Fort Wayne where she lived. She was a devout Catholic and charter member of St Patrick’s Church Rosary Society League of the Sacred Heart and Order of St Francis. Survived by two sons J J Sweeney and P L F Sweeney of Fort Wayne a daughter Mrs James Doyles of Cleveland Ohio a sister Mrs Timothy Iselly and a brother Cornelius Danehy both of Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday at 8:30 from the son’s residence to St Patrick’s Church for 9 o’clock services.
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Johanna Sweeney
Ed. Sweeney
East
Butler Street
County Cork
Ireland
United States
Isso
Fort Wayne
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
The
Rosary Society
Death of Miss Julia Tholen in Fort Wayne
Miss Julia Augusta Tholen aged 25 died at St Joseph’s hospital after an appendectomy led to pneumonia. Born in Fort Wayne on February 28 1880 she was educated at St Mary’s school and belonged to St Mary’s Church and St Rose’s Young Ladies sodality. Survived by parents one brother George A Tholen and five sisters Mamie Esther Helen Antoinette and Mrs Eckrich.
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Julia Augusta Tholen
Henry Tholen
Jefferson Street
St. S Joseph’s Hospital
Thelen
Fort Warne
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Rose’s Young Ladies’ Sodality
George A. Tholen
Mamie
Esther
Helen
Antoinette Tholen
Eckrich
Brewer dies in Fort Wayne after six weeks illness
Austin Brewer aged 50 died Friday at 6 40 p m at 822 Putnam street from paralysis after six weeks illness He was born March 29 183 and had lived in Fort Wayne seven years previously working in real estate in Chicago Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Nicholas Dyer and Mrs Fred Wolf two sisters Mrs Robert Kennedy and Mrs Maggie Bogue one brother Hilard Brewer and five grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p m from the residence Interment
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Austin
Brewer
Putnam Street
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Nicholas Dyer
Kansas City
Fred Wolf
Hammond
Robert Kennedy
Portland
Ore
Maggie Bogue
Lowa
Hilard Brewer
Masonic Lodge
Buchanan, Mieh
Lindenwood Cemetery
Death of Mrs Margaret Roe in Fort Wayne
Mrs Margaret Roe aged 77 died Saturday evening at 6 at her niece Mrs Christopher Casey’s home 1425 Fast Creighton avenue Fort Wayne cause senility She was born in Ireland and emigrated to the United States with her parents later living in Whitley county and Columbia City for forty years She was a Catholic and member of the Sacred Heart League
Relatives Remember Local Eldest Family Matriarch
The obituary notes the deceased was preceded in death by a daughter and leaves behind several nieces and nephews and three grandchildren, reflecting a large extended family.
Henry Ulrey Dies at 61 in Washington Township
Henry Ulrey aged 61 years 3 months 26 days died Wednesday night at 10 50 at his home in Washington township on the St. Doe road due to Diabetes. He had been ill but was up Monday. He was step father of Police Chief Dayton Abbott and had lived in the county about eight months after moving from North Manchester. Survived by widow a daughter a brother Jacob Alrey of North Manchester and three grandchildren. Body to be shipped Friday to North Manchester for interment.
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Henry Ulrey
Washington Township
St. Doe Road
Ulrey
Dayton Abbott
Manchester
Jacob Alrey
North Manchester
Martian Higgs 65 Dies After Illness in Fort Wayne
Martian Higgs aged 65 died Sunday afternoon at 4 30 at his home 1807 Pine street Fort Wayne from apoplexy after a long illness. He worked at Fort Wayne Electric Works. Survived by widow two sons Artemus Higgs Frank Riley of Fort Wayne two brothers James Luther of Wawaka Peter of Kendallville two sisters Mrs Margaret Bixler Churubusco and Mrs Emma Fink Wawaka. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 30 o'clock from the residence Rev W A Griest officiating.
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Martian Higgs
Emma Fink
Wawaka
W. A. Griest
Funeral for Huntertown resident Ernest W Hall
Ernest W Hall of Huntertown died Saturday evening at home after a brief illness. Born in Mendon Michigan he was a carpenter and large fruit grower. He belonged to the Masonic and Woodmen orders and was active in local affairs. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 from his residence then to the M B church with Rev B E Bunner officiating.
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Ernest W. Hall
Huntertown
Mendon
Mich
Woodmen
M. BR
BE. A. Bunner
Death of William R Carnaby at Fort Wayne Home
William R Carnaby aged 64 died Tuesday evening at 1 05 at his daughter Mrs Chester Keckler 1442 South Broadway Fort Wayne Ind death from pneumonia after illness since Christmas born Akron Ohio February 2 1848 came to Fort Wayne from Findlay six weeks ago plasterer by trade but not at work recently survived by daughter Mrs Chester Keckler
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William R. Carnaby
Chester Weckler
South Broadway
Akron
Fort Warne
Findlay
Chester Keckler
August Prange Dies at 388 in Adams Township
August Prange died this morning at 9 30 at Lutheran hospital from pneumonia. Born December 28 1875 in Adams township Allen county he lived with his sister Minnie Prange at 1211 Maumee avenue. He attended St Pauls Lutheran church and is survived by six brothers Frederick Christian Henry William Charles and Ernest and three sisters Mrs Louisa Storer Mrs Lisette Lenner and Minnie Prange.
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August Prange
Lutheran Hospital
Adams Township
Allen County
Minnie Prange
Maumee Avenue
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Frederick
Christian
Henry
William
Charles
Ernest
Louisa Storer
Lisette Lenner
Death of George Parker at county infirmary
George Parker aged 62 died Sunday evening at 8 o clock in the county infirmary where he had been a patient since December 1 after illness. He had relatives living north of the city. The remains were moved to the Getz Cahill undertaking parlors.
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George Parker
County Infirmary
Getz & Cahill Undertaking
Death of 72-year-old Frank Grant in county infirmary
Frank Grant aged 72 died Thursday evening at 8 15 in the county infirmary where he had lived since March 1909. He was formerly employed by Esquire Roy in Jackson township. The body was removed to Schellmann Ulmer undertaking parlors for burial.
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Frank Grant
County
Esquire Roy
Jackson Township
Schellmann & Ulmer
Hurtal
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Ital
Ian Stiletto
Christine Beckstein
Hardesty
Logansport Lad
M. V. Metcalf
VOGEL
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Sweeney
Tholen
Dren
Higgs
Carnaby
Prange
Parker
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